TRIP

Trip are:
Yann André – guitar, vocals
Tom Stocky – drums
John Eastwolf – electric guitar
Manuel Gerard – bass

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French rock outfit Trip prove that the spirit of psychedelic blues rock is far from a relic of the past.
Instead, the band channels the explosive energy of the 1970s through a thoroughly modern perspective, blending vintage influences with contemporary songwriting and production to create a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly current.
Describing themselves as
“four atoms colliding inside a reactor”,
Trip generate a powerful musical energy built on dynamic performances, expressive musicianship and an unmistakable passion for timeless rock.
Their foundation draws inspiration from legendary names such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Frank Zappa, while the influence of more recent acts including Jack White, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Rival Sons ensures that their music never becomes an exercise in simple retro worship.
The band’s 2025 album ‘Circadia‘ introduced listeners to this distinctive blend of classic and modern rock, showcasing powerful riffs, vintage-inspired grooves and memorable songwriting.
More recently, Trip revisited one of the album’s standout tracks in a special live session, reimagining it with a full string section.
The expanded arrangement adds cinematic depth without sacrificing the raw intensity at the heart of the band’s sound, while the passionate vocal performance gives the song an even greater emotional impact.
Yet Trip are about far more than recreating the past.
Their music embraces the enduring power of classic rock while addressing themes that resonate in today’s world.
By pairing timeless musicianship with thoughtful reflections on modern technology and contemporary society, the French quartet demonstrates that rock music can still entertain, provoke and inspire in equal measure.
With their unique balance of vintage authenticity and forward-looking creativity, Trip stand as convincing proof that classic rock’s flame continues to burn brightly, reignited for a new generation without ever losing sight of its roots.